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Reality television is a complicated business. Some shows get immensely popular and springboard everyday people into celebrity stardom, but that fast track to Hollywood isn’t for everyone. However, there are those lucky ones who manage to build their brands, or expand their existing empires, based on their participation in America’s guilty pleasures. While some reality stars make little to no money at all—the average is about $5,000 a month—personalities who appear on popular shows like The Real Housewives franchise can make $8,000 and up per episode, and millions of dollars beyond their TV presence alone. It’s reported that the Real Housewives of New York racked in $75,000 per episode last season, while the Kim Kardashian and her family recently signed a deal worth an estimated $40 million for three more seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. With millions of dollars floating around in the “real worlds,” BlackEnterprise.com Decodes the financial gain of some of reality TV’s most notable personas. —Starrene Rhett Rocque

Reality TV Decoded: 10 Reality Stars Who Earn Millions

More than just memorable personalities, these reality TV stars figured how to make a living off of you watching

Reality TV has become a multi-million dollar business for a select few individuals who manage…

By Starrene Rhett

Posted: April 27, 2012 Tags: America's Best Dance Crew, American Idol, BE Decoded, Bedroom Kandi, Bill Clinton, Carmelo Anthony, Chad Ochocinco, Daymond John, Decoded, Diann Valentine, Donald Trump, Down Home With the Neelys, Evelyn Lozada, Gina Neely, Greg Mathis, Judge Greg Mathis, Kandi Burruss, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian, La La Anthony, La La’s Full Court Life, Love & Hip-Hop, Mona Scott-Young, Monami Entertainment, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, Pat Neely, Randy Jackson, reality TV, Shaqielle O'Neal, Shark Tank, Shaunie O'Neal, TAGS boutique, The Apprentice, the Food Network, The Real Housewives, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, VH1, Violator Management

I Love You Oprah, But I Still Won’t Watch OWN

Here's an idea: Spice things up by sprinkling in some reality and rachetness

Oprah, let’s be real: Reality and celebrity-based TV are not only the popular kids on…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 22, 2012 Tags: Ananda Lewis, Basketball Wives, BET, billionaire, blacks in television, Discovery Communications, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Girlfriends, hip-hop renamed, Jay Z, Jimmy Kimmel, Living Single, Marcy Projects, MTV, Oprah Winfrey, OWN, OWN Network, Queen Latifah, self-help, Teen Summit, television industry, television network, television ratings, Toni Childs, Tracee Ellis Ross, TV-Video, VH1, Wendy Williams, women executives., Women in business

WATCH: Celebrity Stylist June Ambrose Talks Branding and Longevity in Fashion

The star of the new VH1 reality show "Styled by June" on being a good leader, career longevity, and the importance of branding

The star of the new VH1 reality show “Styled by June” on being a good…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: March 19, 2012 Tags: Alicia Keys, beauty, fashion, June Ambrose, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Style, Styled by June, VH1, Will Smith

Speller is all smiles at her ballooning business

Entrepreneur Follows Her Passion & Finds Ballooning Success

Shanta Speller finds success with Bunch of Balloons, her balloon decorating company

Juggling a full-time job with her passion, Shanta Speller launched Bunch of Balloons, her own…

By Jenisha Watts

Posted: March 6, 2012 Tags: Bunch of Balloons, Changing Lanes, Facebook, Love & Hip-Hop, Shanta Speller, Time.com, Twitter, VH1

WATCH: Phaedra Parks Talks Reality TV Catfights and Her Solid Business Brand

Attorney---and aspiring mortician---prides herself on experience and integrity

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star talks “business of integrity,” reality TV drama, and her…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: February 28, 2012 Tags: black women in workplace, Career Advancement, career advice, career transition, conflict, Cynthia Bailey, entertainment, interoffice conflict, law, law practice, law professional, mentorship, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, reality TV, The Parks Group P.C., The Real Housewives of Atlanta, TV-Video, VH1, women executives., women professionals, workplace conflict

Basketball Wives’ Royce Reed Creates Her Own Reality on Stage

The reality star rebrands herself with budding acting career and series of youth-centered books

Using her notoriety from reality TV, the budding businesswoman breaks into acting with Platanos &…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: February 27, 2012 Tags: Acting, Basketball Wives, BE Next, Broadway, College Girls, Denzel Washington, Dwight Howard, Fantashique, Florida A&M University, Halle Berry, Miami Heat, Off-Broadway, Orlando Magic, Platanos & Collard Greens, reality TV, Royce Reed, Tyler Perry, VH1, Zoe Saldana

Hi, Hater: Squashing Workplace Beef from Start Can Ensure Less Drama in the End

'Love & Hip Hop' star talks managing and overcoming conflict

This young entrepreneur and reality TV star knows firsthand how interpersonal conflict can affect business.…

By Yandy Smith

Posted: February 17, 2012 Tags: Black women in business, Chrissy Lampkin, conflict resolution, Everything Girls Love, female entrepreneurs, haters, interoffice conflict, Jim Jones, Love & Hip-Hop, Mona Scott-Young, Monami Entertainment, Music Industry, office conflict, reality television, reality TV, VH1, women entrepreneurs, Women in business, Women of Power, Yandy Smith, young entrepreneurs, young professionals

POLL: Is Traditional Business Attire Becoming Obsolete?

Reality star Yandy Smith's 'business chic' raises question of office style

The fashion of businesswoman and Love & Hip Hop star Yandy Smith raises a vital…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 11, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, corporate America, dress code, entertainment industry, fashion, Love & Hip-Hop, office attire, office dress code, office fashion, reality TV, VH1, workplace fashion, Yandy Smith

T.I. and manager/business manager Jason Geter

Jason Geter, the Brains Behind T.I.’s Brand Hustle

T.I.’s business partner and manager explains how he brings order to the King's court while carving out his own career path

In addition to being T.I.’s business partner and manager, Jason Geter keeps his plate full…

By Benè Viera

Posted: December 13, 2011 Tags: Akoo, Clifford "T.I." Harris, Grand Hustle, Jason Geter, music business, Music Industry, Red Tails, Strivers Row, T.I., T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, Tameka Harris, Tiny, Tuskegee Airmen, VH1

LISTEN: Kandi Burruss Talks Adult Toy Expansion, New Talent Show

Real Housewives of Atlanta star wants to make her brand a bankable one

Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kandi Burruss, talks developing her adult toy line, expanding into…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: December 5, 2011 Tags: adult entertainment, adult entertainment industry, adult toy industry, entertainment, entertainment industry, fashion industry, Kandi Burruss, Kandi Koated Nights, Music Industry, porn industry, Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality TV, sex toys, VH1

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